Records for Cyril J Meyer (35127922) - 83rd Infantry Division Documents

Name	Meyer, Cyril J
Rank	Private First Class
Army Serial #	35127922
State	Ohio
Date of death	1945-03-02
Plot, Row, Grave	B, 2, 4
Cemetery	Netherlands American Cemetery, Margraten, Netherlands , Google Maps
Unit	I Company, 329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division
Awards

Additional information
Private 1st Class Cyril J Meyer was awarded a Silver Star posthumously. The commendation is listed in General Order 188 which can be seen here and writes: PRIVATE FIRST CLASS CYRIL MEYER, 35127922, Infantry 329th Infantry, United States Army. For gallantry in action on 2 March 1945, at Neuss, Germany. Private Meyer was acting as radio operator for the forward observer with company I. In the advance, Company I met heavy flat trajectory 20mm AAA fire at a range of 150 yards which temporarily pinned the company down. Private Meyer retarded in weight with a 300 radio, attempted to move across open terrain to the forward observer’s position. In so doing he was fatally wounded by the intense fire. His conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon himself and exemplify the finest traditions of the armed forces of the United States. Entered military service from Kentucky. Residence: 817 Highland Avenue, Dayton 10, Ohio. Private First Class Meyer also served in M Company. The morning report for August 6, 1944 on page 6 lists him lightly wounded in action and transferred to the 102nd Evacuation Hospital.

Morning reports
1944-08-06	PFC	Lightly wounded in action and transferred to 102nd Evacuation Hospital on August 6, 1944	504	M / 329	view page
1944-11-30	PFC	Assigned and joined from 102nd Evacuation Hospital as of November 30, 1944	504	M / 329	view page
1945-03-03	PFC	Killed in action on March 2, 1945	504	M / 329	view page

General Orders
GO #	Rank	Award	Page
83 / 1944 / #23	PFC	Purple Heart awarded for wounds received in action on July 23, 1944 in France.	view page
83 / 1944 / #50	PFC	Oak Leaf Cluster to the Purple Heart awarded for wounds received in action on August 6, 1944 in France.	view page
83 / 1945 / #188	PFC	Silver Star Medal awarded posthumously for gallantry in action and complete disregard for personal safety displayed on March 2, 1945 in Neuss, Germany. Full citation... For gallantry in action on 2 March 1945, at Neuss, Germany. Private Meyer was acting as radio operator for the forward observer with Company I. In the advance, Company I met heavy flat trajectory 20mm AAA fire at a range of 150 yards which temporarily pinned the company down. Private Meyer retarded in weight with a 300 radio, attempted to move across open terrain to the forward observer's postion. In doing so he was fatally wounded by the intense fire. His conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon himself and exemplify the finest traditions of the armed forces of the United States.	view page
83 / 1945 / #192	PFC	Amendment on entry in General Order 82.	view page